Ghana’s Second Deputy Governor of the Central Bank, Mrs. Matilda Asante Asiedu, joined global financial leaders at the Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) Plenary Meeting held from 9 to 10 March 2026 at the South African Reserve Bank.
She was accompanied by two officials from the Bank of Ghana, participating in high-level engagements focused on integrating climate and environmental considerations into financial systems. The meeting brought together more than 180 representatives from central banks and supervisory authorities spanning 76 countries.
Driving Sustainable Financial Systems
The NGFS, established during the Paris One Planet Summit in December 2017, has emerged as a leading global platform for central banks and regulators committed to addressing climate-related financial risks. Its core objective is to align financial systems with the transition to a sustainable and low-carbon economy.
Discussions at the Pretoria plenary focused on critical issues such as climate adaptation strategies, the integration of nature-related risks into financial supervision, and the broader implications of climate change for monetary policy. Delegates also reviewed updates on short-term climate scenario modelling, reflecting growing urgency among policymakers worldwide.
Ghana’s Growing Role
Mrs. Asante Asiedu’s participation underscores Ghana’s increasing engagement in global financial governance and climate policy discourse. Her presence highlights the country’s commitment to embedding sustainability into its financial regulatory frameworks while contributing to international best practices.
Strengthening Diplomatic Ties
During her visit, the Second Deputy Governor paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa, His Excellency Benjamin Anani Quashie. The meeting provided an opportunity to share key outcomes from the NGFS discussions and explore avenues for enhanced bilateral cooperation.
The engagement reflects a broader alignment between financial diplomacy and climate action, as African economies position themselves at the forefront of sustainable finance initiatives.
Images: Ghana High Commission in Pretoria
